02-29-2012, 09:23 PM
'scuse me while i vomit.
WFAA
7:10p The lethal drugs took effect on George Rivas very quickly. He was pronounced dead at 6:22 p.m., 10 minutes after the injection began.
7:09p We've now received the full text of George Rivas' final statement:
First of all, for the Aubrey Hawkins family, I do apologize for everything that happened. Not because I am here, but for closure in your hearts. I really believe you deserve that.
To my wife, Cheri. I am so grateful you’re in my life. I love you so dearly.
Thank you to my sister and dear friend, Katherine Cox, my son and my family. Friends and family, I love you so dearly.
To my friends, all the guys on the row, you have my courtesy and respect.
Thank you to the people involved and the courtesy of the officers. I am grateful for everything in my life. To my wife, take care of yourself, I will be waiting for you. I love you, God bless.
I am ready to go.
7:07p Prior to his execution George Rivas told his new wife he loved her. "I am grateful for everything in my life. I love you. God bless. I am ready to go." Rivas was calm, smiling and appeared to be at peace with what was to follow.
6:31p Before being put to death, George Rivas said: "For Aubrey Hawkins' family, I apologized for everything that happened ... not because I'm here, but for closure in your hearts. I really believe you deserve that.
WFAA
7:10p The lethal drugs took effect on George Rivas very quickly. He was pronounced dead at 6:22 p.m., 10 minutes after the injection began.
7:09p We've now received the full text of George Rivas' final statement:
First of all, for the Aubrey Hawkins family, I do apologize for everything that happened. Not because I am here, but for closure in your hearts. I really believe you deserve that.
To my wife, Cheri. I am so grateful you’re in my life. I love you so dearly.
Thank you to my sister and dear friend, Katherine Cox, my son and my family. Friends and family, I love you so dearly.
To my friends, all the guys on the row, you have my courtesy and respect.
Thank you to the people involved and the courtesy of the officers. I am grateful for everything in my life. To my wife, take care of yourself, I will be waiting for you. I love you, God bless.
I am ready to go.
7:07p Prior to his execution George Rivas told his new wife he loved her. "I am grateful for everything in my life. I love you. God bless. I am ready to go." Rivas was calm, smiling and appeared to be at peace with what was to follow.
6:31p Before being put to death, George Rivas said: "For Aubrey Hawkins' family, I apologized for everything that happened ... not because I'm here, but for closure in your hearts. I really believe you deserve that.